- Magnificent William S. Haynes Handmade Flute in Bloomington, Illinois For Sale

This is a MAGNIFICENT William S. Haynes handmade flute, open hole, inline G B foot. The Haynes company has made some of the best flutes ever produced, and really set the standard for what a fine symphony flute should be about. There are two models produced by Haynes-the commercial model, which is a very fine flute, and the handmade model which is a phenomenal instruments. This is a fines example of the handmade model. Each tonehole (see pic) is individually hand-soldered, allowing intonation to be individually corrected and adjusted for each note. The head, body, foot, and keys are all solid silver, of course, and every facet of this instrument is individually hand-adjusted. Functionally, this flute is in terrific shape. This flute was until recently the property of a professional player who kept it maintianed in playing condition. Pads and action are excellent, and the flute blows very easily down to the low B. Pics tell the rest of the story. Here's a chance to get a fine handmade flute for less!